Ahora estoy viajando por todo America del Sur. Hace 5 años, estuve en Costa Rica estudiando español entonces entiendo mucho. Quiero conocer gente amable y aprender todo lo que puedo :)

I have lived in New York, Philadelphia, San Diego, Los Angeles and most recently San Francisco.

Since the time I was young, I have been an active traveler. I am half-Japanese, was born in Japan. I grew up in the U.S. but have been to Japan easily over a dozen times. I studied abroad in Costa Rica when I was in college. After college, I found a job that sent me to some amazing places like Dubai and England. I have been working Sales and Marketing since graduating college, but the travel itch has gotten the best of me so I am dedicating the next chapter of my life to traveling the world!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to be world citizen. I want to meet people, experience new things, learn about new cultures....

I truly believe big risk leads to big reward. I quit my job to travel because time is valuable and I believe traveling at this point in my life is the most fruitful way to spend my time.

Interests

I enjoy cooking, but I am not an expert by any means. Lots of improvement needed.

I am a huge outdoor enthusiast. I love hiking and have bungee jumped off bridges and hand glided.

I love documentaries and psychology. Why do people do what they do? What drives people?

• culture
• documentaries
• dining
• cooking
• baking
• yoga
• traveling
• socializing
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• scuba diving
• bungee jumping
• languages
• psychology

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Alt J, Banks, Sylvan Esso, Little Dragon, Alabama Shakes, Phantogram, Sam Smith, Andrew Bird, Chet Faker

Moves: Shawshank Redemption, Bridesmaids, Harold and Maude, Wedding Crashers

Books: Gone Girl, IQ84, The Glass Castle, The Orphan Masters Son, Portrait of a Man as a Young Artist

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I got my scuba diving certification in Thailand in March :)

Teach, Learn, Share

Want to learn:
All languages
Anything Authentic about a culture
How to Surf Well
How to do Yoga Well
How to cook well

Can Teach:
English
How to make beaded jewelry
Japanese
How to get around the U.S. -> SF, LA, SD
The best hiking spots on the West Coast of the U.S.
How to efficiently pack

Can Share:
Really interesting information from documentaries I have seen :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can offer great company. I am a light-hearted friendly person who genuinely appreciates and cares about others. I can try to make you some good food (I am much better at baking vs cooking).

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Peru, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States, Uruguay, Virgin Islands, British

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica, Japan, Spain, United States